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  1. Which class of medications is most commonly used to reduce heart rate and myocardial oxygen demand in cardiac rehabilitation patients?

    Answer: Beta-blockers

    Beta-blockers reduce heart rate and myocardial oxygen demand, making them a cornerstone therapy in cardiac rehabilitation.

  2. A cardiac rehab patient on warfarin should be monitored for which of the following during exercise?

    Answer: Excessive bleeding risk from minor injuries

    Warfarin is an anticoagulant that increases bleeding risk, so minor injuries during exercise require careful monitoring.

  3. Which medication class lowers LDL cholesterol by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase and is commonly prescribed to cardiac rehab patients?

    Answer: Statins

    Statins inhibit HMG-CoA reductase, reducing LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular risk in cardiac patients.

  4. Nitroglycerin is prescribed to cardiac rehab patients primarily to treat which condition?

    Answer: Angina pectoris

    Nitroglycerin dilates coronary vessels to relieve angina pectoris by reducing myocardial oxygen demand.

  5. A patient taking an ACE inhibitor in cardiac rehab may develop which notable side effect that should be documented?

    Answer: Persistent dry cough

    ACE inhibitors commonly cause a persistent dry cough due to increased bradykinin levels.

  6. Digoxin is used in cardiac rehab patients primarily for which purpose?

    Answer: Rate control in atrial fibrillation and heart failure management

    Digoxin slows the ventricular rate in atrial fibrillation and increases myocardial contractility in heart failure.

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